The harsh reality of "Top Model"

September 13, 2012 10:37 AM

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Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry publicly derided the show and its lack of opportunities. That didn't sit well with Tyra Banks, who banished Curry from all "Top Model" promos and appearances. Curry posed for Playboy (another no-no), married Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch" on a VH1 reality show and divorced him a few years later.

Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry publicly derided the show and its lack of opportunities. That didn't sit well with Tyra Banks, who banished Curry from all "Top Model" promos and appearances. Curry posed for ... more

Cycle 1's Elyse Sewell built a solid overseas modeling career after the show. But she was arrested alongside boyfriend Martin Crandall of the Shins in 2008 when he allegedly assaulted her in a Sacramento hotel. Both their cases were later dismissed. less

Cycle 1's Elyse Sewell built a solid overseas modeling career after the show. But she was arrested alongside boyfriend Martin Crandall of the Shins in 2008 when he allegedly assaulted her in a Sacramento hotel. ... more

Cycle 4's Brandy Rusher, a Houston native, was charged with a misdemeanor in 2010 for resisting arrest when police knocked on her door due to complaints of loud music. She reportedly shoved and cursed officers before attempting to flee. less

Cycle 4's Brandy Rusher, a Houston native, was charged with a misdemeanor in 2010 for resisting arrest when police knocked on her door due to complaints of loud music. She reportedly shoved and cursed officers ... more

Cycle 5's Lisa D'amato returned to win 2011's "All Stars" competition (though many say the finale was re-shot when true champ Angelea Preston was disqualified). Between appearances, D'Amato appeared on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" for addictions to alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and mushrooms. less

Cycle 5's Lisa D'amato returned to win 2011's "All Stars" competition (though many say the finale was re-shot when true champ Angelea Preston was disqualified). Between appearances, D'Amato appeared on ... more

Cycle 5's Brittany "Bre" Scullark was arrested in New York City in 2009 for disorderly conduct after getting into a tussle a woman at a Starbucks over a laptop. Scullark went on to appear on "All Stars."

Cycle 5's Brittany "Bre" Scullark was arrested in New York City in 2009 for disorderly conduct after getting into a tussle a woman at a Starbucks over a laptop. Scullark went on to appear on "All Stars."

Cycle 7 winner CariDee English doesn't have a record. But she did go on record this week, via comments on a Gawker post, about the "horrific" mental stress of trying to navigate a real modeling career after the show. She also said producers "should have evaluated (meth addict Jael Strauss) a lot more before letting her on the show." less

Cycle 7 winner CariDee English doesn't have a record. But she did go on record this week, via comments on a Gawker post, about the "horrific" mental stress of trying to navigate a real modeling career after the ... more

Cycle 9's Bianca Golden got into a physical fight with "Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky in 2008 at the Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both were arrested and charged with assault with actual bodily harm. Golden went to appear on "All Stars."

Cycle 9's Bianca Golden got into a physical fight with "Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky in 2008 at the Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both were arrested and charged with ... more

Cycle 14's Angelea Preston went on to 2011's "All Stars," where she made the finals. But she was mysteriously disqualified with no explanation. She gave birth to a baby boy in August, one of the many rumored reasons for her ousting.

Cycle 14's Angelea Preston went on to 2011's "All Stars," where she made the finals. But she was mysteriously disqualified with no explanation. She gave birth to a baby boy in August, one of the many rumored ... more